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Everything you need to know about V K Bhavan Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

India will stand by people of Afghanistan, says president

May 21, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India will stand by the government and people of Afghanistan in the critical period of transition, development and nation-building, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Tuesday.

Li meets President Mukherjee

May 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India-China relations are truly good neighbourly and are based on a high degree of trust and understanding with a strong intersection of common interests, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday when Chinese premier Li Keqiang met him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Chinese Premier calls on President Mukherjee

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called on President Pranab Mukherjee here at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

Li impresses with his demeanour

May 20, 2013 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang came across as quite expressive and forceful in his speech delivery, using gesticulations with his arms and hands eloquently to emphasise a point.

Rashtrapati Bhavan tours to cost Rs.25

May 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Daily public tours of Rashtrapati Bhavan, which began for the first time from Jan 1 this year at the initiative of President Pranab Mukherjee and have become very popular with tourists, will now cost Rs.25 per person.

India an important neighbour: Chinese premier

May 20, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India is an "important neighbour", Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing that the main aim of his visit was to increase areas of mutual interest and intensify cooperation.

India an important neighbour: Li

May 20, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India is an important neighbour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday and stressed that the main aim of his visit was to increase areas of mutual interest and intensify cooperation.

Karnataka CM allots portfolios, retains key departments

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah late Sunday allocated portfolios to his new 28-member ministry, keeping key posts such as finance, energy, industries, IT and Bangalore city with himself.

Siddaramaiah inducts 28 into his ministry

May 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday inducted 28 members into his five-day-old ministry, the first Congress ministry in the state after nine years.

Nirbhay Sharma appointed Arunachal governor

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Lieutenant General (retd) Nirbhay Sharma, one of the most decorated field commanders of the Indian Army, has been appointed governor of Arunachal Pradesh, an official statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said Thursday.

Mukherjee presents National Florence Nightingale Awards

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to nursing personnel on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

C.P. Joshi, Kapil Sibal replace ministers who quit

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) C.P. Joshi has been given additional charge of the railway ministry, while Kapil Sibal has got the additional charge of the law and justice ministry, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Saturday.

Germany reaches out to young Indians

May 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In a bid to reach out to young Indians, the German embassy here Friday launched a new interactive programme on its website, which it said it was designed specially for school students.

Envoys of four nations present credentials

May 9, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The envoys of four nations -- Ecuador, the Maldives, Lithuania and Malawi -- presented their credentials to President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here Thursday.

President Mukherjee pays floral tributes to Tagore

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday paid floral tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on occasion of his 152nd birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan .

President pays tribute to Tagore

May 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday paid tribute to litterateur, composer and artist Rabindranath Tagore on the ocassion of his 152nd birth anniversary.

President Mukherjee to receive first copy of book 'Contemporarising Tagore and the World'

May 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copy of the book 'Contemporarising Tagore and the World' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here tomorrow.

Srideep Bhattacharya Left Front nominee in Howrah by-poll

May 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) The Left Front Tuesday nominated Srideep Bhattacharya, of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), for the June 2 Howrah Lok Sabha by-poll, Front chairman Biman Bose said here.

APPSC results for Lecturers in Government Polytechnic Colleges declared, check results

May 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission APPSC has declared the results of written test for the post of Lecturers in

Vikram Bhatt, my saviour: Mahaakshay Chakraborty (Movie Snippets)

May 4, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Actor Mahaakshay Chakraborty is not a part of the sequel of Vikram Bhatt's ?Haunted 3D?, but he isn't complaining.

Mukherjee inaugurates national seminar on welfare of lawyers

May 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a National Seminar on Welfare of Lawyers organized by the Bar Council of Delhi at a function at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on Saturday.

Committee on leveraging panchayat raj institutions calls on president

May 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) An expert committee on leveraging panchayat raj institutions called on President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday and recommended that a National Panchayat Commission be constituted.

Centenary Award instituted for films, makers driving change

May 3, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Friday said the government has instituted a special "Centenary Award" to honour individuals or films which spark a "paradigm change".

President Mukherjee asks children from J-K to spread message of peace and goodwill

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): A group of 14 differently abled children from the remote area of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

Indian Economic Service officer trainees call on President Mukherjee

May 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): A group of 29 officer trainees of Indian Economic Service (2012 batch) called on President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker, members call on President Mukherjee

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Speaker and several Members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Unauthorised collection of deposits need to be curbed: PM

April 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the unauthorised collection of deposits for chit funds should be curbed in the wake of the Saradha Group defrauding thousands of depositors.

President decorates armed forces officers

April 27, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the armed forces, Saturday decorated armed forces officers for gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at an investiture ceremony in the Durbar hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Law minister will not resign, asserts PM

April 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday ruled out his or Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's resignation on the coal blocks allocation issue and hit out at the opposition for disrutping parliament over it.

Law minister will not resign: PM

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday ruled out the resignation of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

India is fully cognizant of important role Singapore has played: Mukherjee

April 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said India is fully cognizant of the important role Singapore has played and in reconnecting India to South East Asia and beyond.

Singapore's Chief Justice calls on President Mukherjee

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Singapore, Mr. Justice Sundaresh Menon, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

Badals meet president, seek clemency for Bhullar

April 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A delegation of Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), led by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Thursday met President Pranab Mukherjee to seek clemency for the 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

Goa governor wants rethink on anti-graft bill clauses

April 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Panaji, April 18 (IANS) In a setback to the Goa government, Governor B.V. Wanchoo Thursday returned the Goa Lokayukta Bill asking it to reconsider two controversial amended clauses which activist Arvind Kejriwal had criticised.

Students from Arunachal Pradesh call on President Mukherjee

April 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): A group of twenty students from Arunachal Pradesh, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Students from Arunachal Pradesh call on President Mukherjee

April 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): A group of twenty students from Arunachal Pradesh called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

Police must be free from pulls and pressures: Shinde

April 15, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday called for enhancing transparency and accountability in police forces, and said that the men in uniform must be free from pulls and pressures.

Shinde pitches for police reforms

April 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Police need to be provided a better working environment that is "insulated from pulls and pressures", union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday as he pitched for police reforms.

Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' celebrated with enthusiasm

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Telugu-speaking people Thursday celebrated the Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' with traditional fanfare and enthusiasm.

Mamata faces SFI protest, Amit Mitra heckled

April 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday faced noisy protests from SFI activists who also heckled her finance minister, Amit Mitra, outside the Planning Commission to protest the death of a young comrade in Kolkata.

Protests alright but not indecency: CPI leader

April 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) People have a right to protest but there is no place for indecency, CPI leader Atul Anjan said after SFI activists heckled West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra here Tuesday.

'India is grateful for Iceland's principled and consistent support': Mukherjee

April 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has said New Delhi is grateful for Iceland's principled and consistent support of India's candidature for a permanent seat in the UNSC.

Dead student leader's family flays Mamata, demands CBI probe

April 5, 2013 at 10:29 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Family members of SFI leader Sudipto Gupta Friday expressed disgust over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dubbing his death in police custody as a "petty and small" matter. Asserting that the youth was "murdered", they also demanded a CBI probe.

Dead SFI leader's family 'disgusted' by Mamata's comments

April 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Family members of Students Federation of India (SFI) leader Sudipto Gupta Friday expressed disgust over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dubbing his death in police custody as a "petty" and "small" matter, and alleged he was "murdered" by police.

Lanka Opposition Leader calls on President Mukherjee

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Better hospitality at Rashtrapati Bhavan

April 3, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Decorated guest rooms, a research centre and a conference room are all part of a refurbished Rashtrapati Bhavan here, aiming to assist in smoother functioning and grander hospitality, officials said Wednesday.

Mukherjee visits refurbished Vivekananda and Tagore suites in Rashtrapati Bhavan

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday visited the newly refurbished Vivekananda and Tagore suites on the ground floor of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mukherjee presents Silver Trumpet, Trumpet Banner to president's bodyguard

March 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG), the cavalry regiment of the Indian army.

President Mukherjee to present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to PBG

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here today.

Political rivals drafting poll panel's letters: Trinamool

March 29, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) Sharpening its attack on the West Bengal State Election Commission, the state's ruling Trinamool Congress Friday alleged that letters penned by the panel were being drafted in the office of a rival political party.

Mukherjee to present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to PBG tomorrow

March 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday.

A silver trumpet and banner for the president's men

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Come March 30, the President's Bodyguard, the cavalry regiment of the Indian Army mounted on caparisoned and well-groomed steeds, will be accorded an honour that every president bestows on them - a silver trumpet and banner.

Changing of guard ceremony not to be held on March 30

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): The ceremonial "Changing of Guards" at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not be held on March 30.

NESO urges PM to expedite northeast peace process

March 25, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Shillong, March 25 (IANS) The North East Students Organisation (NESO) Monday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to expedite the ongoing peace process with various rebel groups in the northeast states.

TDP MLAs evicted from Andhra assembly

March 23, 2013 at 12:34 AM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Legislators of main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) were forcibly evicted from Andhra Pradesh assembly Friday night, 12 hours after they began protest in the house.

President's Bodyguard to get Silver Trumpet March 30

March 22, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The President's Bodyguard (PBG) -- the senior-most unit of the Indian Army -- will be presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner by President Pranab Mukherjee March 30.

Uproar in Maharashtra assembly over cops' unauthorised entry

March 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Proceedings in the Maharashtra assembly were repeatedly stalled Friday as members demanded suspension of two police officials who allegedly entered the Vidhan Bhavan complex without proper passes to arrest two legislators two days ago.

Mumbai cop's beating: Two legislators sent to police custody

March 21, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Two Maharashtra legislators surrendered Thursday to the Mumbai police after they were booked for assaulting a policeman at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan two days ago. A court later sent them to a day's police custody.

Two legislators who beat up cop surrender to police

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Two Maharashtra legislators surrendered Thursday to the the Mumbai police after they were booked for assaulting a policeman at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan two days ago.

Stalin terms CBI raids a 'political vendetta'

March 21, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Chennai, Mar. 21 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supremo M. Karunanidhi's son M.K. Stalin, whose residence was searched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with alleged illegal import of cars here this morning, termed the latest developments to be a 'political vendetta'.

Use renewable sources of energy, says Abdullah

March 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Wednesday called for making extensive use of renewable sources of energy to reduce the country's dependence on conventional sources.

Mukherjee to address Himachal legislators

March 20, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will address the Himachal Pradesh assembly May 24 to mark its golden jubilee, Speaker B.B. Butail said Wednesday.

President lauds Egypt's nascent democracy

March 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday lauded Egypt's nascent democracy and said the two countries must find new ways of engagement between their youthful populations.

India seeks Egypt's cooperation in building representative global order: Mukherjee

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI) President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India has sought Egypt's active cooperation in building a genuinely representative global order.

DMK submits letter withdrawing support to UPA

March 20, 2013 at 12:09 AM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Senior DMK leader T.R.Baalu Tuesday submitted to President Pranab Mukherjee the party's letter withdrawing support to the United Progressive Alliance for its reluctance to condemn Sri Lanka for committing human rights abuses on the Tamils.

DMK submits letter withdrawing support to UPA

March 19, 2013 at 11:29 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Senior DMK leader T.R.Baalu Tuesday submitted to President Pranab Mukherjee the party's letter withdrawing support to the United Progressive Alliance for its reluctance to condemn Sri Lanka for committing human rights abuses on the Tamils.

Good governance is key for nation's development: President Mukherjee

March 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that good governance is the key for the development of the nation.

Goa's first Lokayukta sworn in amid black flag protest

March 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Panaji, March 16 (IANS) Goa's first Lokyukta, Justice (retd.) B. Sudarshan Reddy, was sworn in Saturday amidst a black flag protest by the opposition about his "non-transparent" appointment.

Meghalaya CM announces his new council of ministers

March 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Shillong, Mar 11 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief minister Dr. Mukul Sangma announced on Monday the names of his council of ministers to be sworn-in tomorrow at the Raj Bhavan.

New governors for five states

March 9, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday named D.Y. Patil the new governor of Bihar, while incumbent Devanand Konwar was moved to Tripura, a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.

Mukherjee recalls Sahir Ludhianvi's contributions to Urdu poetry

March 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee released a commemorative postage stamp on late Sahir Ludhianvi on the occasion of his birth anniversary today at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Universality of Vivekananda's teachings holds great relevance in modern world: Mukherjee

March 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that the universality of Swami Vivekananda's teachings holds great relevance in the modern world.

Lawyers clash with police near Punjab Raj Bhavan

March 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) Agitated over their colleagues being named in a police case, lawyers of the Punjab and Haryana High Court clashed with police near the Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh Wednesday. The police had to use force and water cannons to disperse the lawyers.

Panabaka Lakshmi gets additional charge of textiles

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Panabaka Lakshmi was Tuesday given additional charge of textiles, an official statement said.

Rockstar Sting to open rare art auction in Jodhpur palace

March 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi/Jodhpur, March 5 (IANS) A showcase of rare high-end antiquities will combine with the opulence of the historic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, the home of the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, to bring to India one of the first luxury palace auctions of art and antiquities March 7-9 for the niche buyers' segment, a Bangalore-based fine art auctioneer said.

President to release commemorative postage stamp on Sahir Ludhianvi on Mar. 8

March 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will release a commemorative postage stamp in the memory of renowned poet and lyricist Late Sahir Ludhianvi in recognition of his contribution to literature, poetry and the Hindi Film Industry at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on March 8 on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Neiphiu Rio to be sworn in as Nagaland CM today

March 5, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Kohima, Mar 5 (ANI): Neiphiu Rio will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the third consecutive term today.

President releases stamp on 200 years of parachute regiment

March 2, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday released a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the bicentenary celebrations of the 3rd Battalion of the parachute regiment.

Sangma to be sworn-in as Meghalaya chief minister March 5

March 1, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Shillong, Mar 1 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister-designate Mukul Sangma met Governor R.S. Mooshahary Friday and staked claim to form the new government. He is likely to be sworn-in March 5 for his second stint.

Left Front government in Tripura to take over March 6

March 1, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Agartala, Mar 1 (IANS) The Left Front government headed by Chief Minister Manik Sarkar is set to assume office in Tripura for its fifth consecutive term March 6, officials said Friday.

Parliamentary delegation from Iran calls on President Mukherjee

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI):A parliamentary delegation from Iran led by Dr. Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Jayalalithaa drops three ministers, inducts three

February 27, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday inducted three new faces into her cabinet while dropping three ministers.

'Russia remains a key priority for India's foreign policy': Mukherjee

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): Asserting that Russia remains a key priority for India's foreign policy, President Pranab Mukherjee has said the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two nations is a unique and multi-dimensional relationship characterized by stability and warmth.

Trainee officers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service call on president

February 26, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 26 (ANI): A group of 25 trainee officers of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (2012 Batch) on Tuesday called on the President Pranab Mukherjee here at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

India and UK should give due priority to co-operation in combating terrorism: Mukherjee

February 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Asserting that India appreciates United Kingdom's desire for a new special relationship with New Delhi and fully reciprocates this, President Pranab Mukherjee has said both countries should give due priority to co-operation in combating terrorism.

'We have to further tighten our defence machinery': Antony

February 20, 2013 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday called for a tightening of the defence machinery, saying that those guilty of corruption in deals have to be punished, because one can't afford to waste a single rupee of the Indian taxpayers money for greedy players.

Chopper deal: Ready for any discussion in parliament: PM (Third Lead)

February 18, 2013 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" including the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Chopper deal: Ready for any discussion in parliament: PM

February 18, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" including on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Ready for any discussion on chopper deal in parliament: PM

February 18, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Economic development is vital to good governance: Pranab Mukherjee

February 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said economic development is vital to good governance, but added that we cannot distribute the wealth which we do not possess and therefore production of wealth must necessarily be one of the predominant objectives of state policy.

Mukherjee says France is one of India's oldest, closest and most reliable partners

February 15, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): Asserting that France has been one of India's oldest, closest and most reliable partners, President Pranab Mukherjee has said both countries agreed on the need to work bilaterally and multilaterally to shape a new global agenda for inclusive growth and revitalise global governance, including the reform of its principal organs.

President Mukherjee to open Mughal Gardens "Udyanotsav"

February 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will open the annual "Udyanotsav" of the Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

Changing of guard ceremony not to be held on February 16

February 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The ceremonial "Changing of Guards" at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not be held on February 16 due to rehearsals of President Pranab Mukherjee's address to both the Houses of Parliament.

President Mukherjee inaugurates national conference on green design

February 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the fourth GRIHA national conference on green design at a function at Vigyan Bhavan here today.

Mughal Gardens set to open for public

February 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The warm spring sunshine graciously bathes the floral carpets of exquisitely manicured lawns of Mughal Gardens adorned with myriad flowers of every description. Rashtrapati Bhavan's treasured gardens are set to be opened to the public from Friday.

Government has made 'serious efforts' to revive growth: PM

February 12, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said his government has made "concerted" and "serious efforts" in recent months to revive growth and investment, and the indian economy would recover in the second half of this year.

Chavan's chopper develops technical snag

February 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Tense moments were witnessed here Tuesday morning when a helicopter carrying Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan suddenly developed a technical snag and was forced to land soon after take-off, an official said.

Mukherjee asks governors to work for women's safety

February 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) There is pressing need to bring about a change in the mindset of society so that women are treated with dignity and respect, President Pranab Mukherjee said Monday, urging state governors to work for the safety of women.

President Mukherjee to preside over two-day conference of Governors

February 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will preside over the two-day conference of Governors on February 11 and 12 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.